restaurateur
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THE EVOLUTION OF THE AMERICAN RESTAURANT
PART TWO: The Era of the Chef: Ah, now things really changed. The once restaurateur-centric restaurant was about to become chef-centric. Seemingly happening overnight – the chef went from a behind the scenes after-thought to a celebrity. Beginning with a few flamboyant artisans like Jeremiah Tower, Paul Prudhomme, Wolfgang Puck, and Alice Waters – the… Continue reading
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THOUGHTS FROM THE CHEF’S DESK
Okay, I admit I have always been inspired by Steve Jobs – one of the founding partners in Apple Computers and frequently referenced sage of Silicon Valley. So, when I discovered his listed “Habits of Successful People” I knew they would wind up in a blog post. Jobs was not universally loved as a boss,… Continue reading
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CHEFS CHASING THE OWNERSHIP THING
I don’t believe that I know a single professional chef who doesn’t have a deep seeded desire to own a restaurant. Some are more obvious about the desire then others, some hide it pretty well, but underneath the façade of contentment with their current situation – every chef craves the chance to put their name… Continue reading
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THE FORGOTTEN RESTAURATEUR
There was a time when the restaurant owner/operator was the center of the hospitality universe. When a guest thought about a particular restaurant – the connection was with the person who shook their hand upon arrival, made sure that their meal was perfect, orchestrated the service experience, and always remembered something about each and every… Continue reading
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HOSPITALITY: BE THE REASON FOR THE RESERVATION
There is an old statement that still holds true for restaurants that are consistently successful: “The handshake of the host determines the flavor of the roast”. As a chef by career choice, I certainly spend a great amount of time focusing on the value of food in creating a restaurant buzz. As a person who… Continue reading
About Me
PAUL SORGULE is a seasoned chef, culinary educator, established author, and industry consultant. These are his stories of cooks, chefs, and the environment of the professional kitchen.